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1. 1IB
   I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD▲282

   2021 · checkyourlist.app

2. 2IM
   I made a Chrome extension that helps battle impulsive procrastination▲277

   2016 · chrome.google.com

3. 3GA
   Grit – a multitree-based personal task manager▲255

   2021 · github.com

4. 4MA
   MonkeyMind – A shortcut-driven to-do list for your Mac's menu bar▲99

   2020 · apps.apple.com

5. 5IB
   I Built An App to Teach Mind Control▲43

   2013 · buddhamindapp.com

6. 6
   Things▲85

   A delightful and easy to use task manager for Mac and iOS

   2014

7. 7MF
   My first Mac app, Foreman, free and on Github. Would love feedback▲153

   2012 · flyingmachinestudios.com

8. 8BA
   Braindump, a simple note platform to organize your life▲91

   2015 · github.com

9. 9AB
   A beautiful, elegant and simple task manager▲28

   2014 · gennubi.com

10. 10IB
    I built a productivity app for Mac powered by GPT-3▲9

    2022 · kambanthemaker.gumroad.com

11. 11IT
    I turned my MacBook notch into a live Claude Code dashboard▲9

    Apr 2026 · github.com

12. 12IB
    I built a free tool for breaking down tasks into manageable subtasks▲48

    Hi HN! First time posting. I created a tool for my Autistic son who is in high school junior battling severe ADHD symptoms. His difficulties include; 1. Time blindness 2. Lack of executive functioning skills 3. Task initiation issues These three were severely affecting his grades. We had a consultation with a Developmental Psychologist who prescribed Concerta that improves his ability to focus in class. In addition he also has the boilerplate ADHD accommodations(2X time on tests and quiet place to take the test). These collectively improved his test taking abilities. But, when it came to his…

    2024 · voxtodo.com

13. 13IH
    I had trouble concentrating, so I built this.▲12

    2013 · naturesounds.in

14. 14IB
    I built an AI agent to yell at me about my ADHD▲6

    Jun 2026 · 0xff.nu

15. 15AP
    A personal task manager with multiple trello-like projects▲20

    2018 · todox.app

16. 16IB
    I built a Mac to do app to scratch my own itch▲7

    2021 · supreme.li

17. 17IM
    I made a tool that uses AI to turn my ADHD brain into a super power▲8

    I really struggle to keep my notes organised, and often can't make any sense of hand written notes after meetings. I did some experiments with Claude and ChatGPT where I blast random thoughts at them during a meeting or brainstorming session and then have them output a nice document that pulls it all together at the end. It worked incredibly well but it was a bit cumbersome to keep sending messages to the chat and telling the ai each time what to do. So I took the idea and built a tool, it makes it easy to throw random notes and voice recordings (images and document support on the way) and…

    2025 · scatternote.com

18. 18IB
    I built a “Task Quick Add” desktop modal▲7

    2021 · cln.sh

19. 19MA
    Mjolnir, an automation/productivity app for OS X▲43

    2014 · mjolnir.io

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    Taskmelt - AI Task Planner▲11

    Speak your tasks. AI sorts the rest. Built for ADHD brains.

    Feb 2026

21. 21MT
    My task & time management app▲5

    2012 · goalstacker.com

22. 22MA
    My Anti-Boredom App Project▲27

    2013 · alexiscreuzot.com

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    BrainDump: Voice Tasks & Focus▲4

    Talk it out. Swipe it done. Built for ADHD.

    Feb 2026 · apps.apple.com

24. 24IB
    I built an app to manage your meds▲24

    2013 · nightingaleapp.com

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